What is the cheapest month to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Great Barrier Reef is currently July ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

How much is a return flight to Great Barrier Reef?

A return flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $239, however they can be found for as little as $72.

Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

$269+ Flights to Great Barrier Reef

Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025

Return from	$697
One-way from	$269
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$900

Jetstar
13/10-20/10
2 total stops
37h 20m total
Auckland to Cairns

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Jetstar
9/9
1 total stop
16h 50m total
Auckland to Great Barrier Reef

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Mon 13/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Mon 20/1006:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$697

Fri 10/1018:05AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 20mJetstar

Sun 12/1022:55CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 30/8$700

Wed 15/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Wed 22/1006:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$715

Tue 25/1120:55AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Sun 30/1109:45CNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 29/8$758

Tue 14/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1022:55CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/8$834

Sat 6/906:40AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 15mJetstar

Fri 12/906:45CNS - AKL

1 stop14h 55mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$836

Tue 14/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Tue 21/1006:00CNS - AKL

2 stops29h 10mJetstar

Deal found 30/8$900

Fri 5/906:00AKL - CNS

1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/919:00CNS - AKL

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8$919

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Mon 13/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Mon 20/1006:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$697

Tue 14/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1022:55CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/8$834

Fri 27/206:50AKL - TSV

1 stop7h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 28/213:00TSV - AKL

2 stops8h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/8$1,239

Fri 10/1018:05AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 20mJetstar

Sun 12/1022:55CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 30/8$700

Wed 15/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Wed 22/1006:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$715

Tue 25/1120:55AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Sun 30/1109:45CNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 29/8$758

Sat 6/906:40AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 15mJetstar

Fri 12/906:45CNS - AKL

1 stop14h 55mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$836

Tue 14/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Tue 21/1006:00CNS - AKL

2 stops29h 10mJetstar

Deal found 30/8$900

Fri 27/206:45AKL - TSV

1 stop11h 55mJetstar

Sat 28/220:55TSV - AKL

1 stop18h 00mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$963

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Tue 14/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 21/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$949

Mon 13/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 20/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/8$1,105

Mon 29/907:10AKL - CNS

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Mon 6/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/8$1,120

Thu 18/907:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 29/910:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,047

Sat 20/907:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 29/910:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,081

Sat 20/907:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 27/911:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,580

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Fri 5/906:00AKL - CNS

1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/919:00CNS - AKL

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8$919

Sat 6/906:40AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 15mJetstar

Fri 12/906:45CNS - AKL

1 stop14h 55mJetstar

Deal found 28/8$836

Sat 6/907:30AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/921:30CNS - AKL

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8$944

One-way flights to Great Barrier Reef
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Tue 9/919:50AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 50mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$269

Tue 14/1020:50AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 50mJetstar

Deal found 30/8$275

Wed 15/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$278

Tue 18/1120:55AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Deal found 30/8$280

Sun 16/1106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/8$283

Fri 3/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$293

Wed 1/1006:40AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 15mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$302

Tue 10/220:55AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Deal found 30/8$314

Sat 8/1106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8$315

Tue 30/906:40AKL - CNS

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$327

Mon 29/906:40AKL - CNS

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 31/8$344

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Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

06:40-20:55

1 stop17h 15m

Cairns

Mon 20/10

06:00-05:05

1 stop20h 05m

$697

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/10

18:05-08:25

1 stop17h 20m

Cairns

Sun 12/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$700

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

06:40-20:55

1 stop17h 15m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

06:00-05:05

1 stop20h 05m

$715

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/11

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Sun 30/11

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

$758

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 21/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$834

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/9

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

Cairns

Fri 12/9

06:45-23:40

1 stop14h 55m

$836

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

06:40-20:55

1 stop17h 15m

Cairns

Tue 21/10

06:00-14:10

2 stops29h 10m

$900

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

06:45-15:40

1 stop11h 55m

Townsville

Sat 28/2

20:55-17:55

1 stop18h 00m

$963

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

06:50-11:00

1 stop7h 10m

Townsville

Sat 28/2

13:00-00:45

2 stops8h 45m

$1,239

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

$269

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How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef takes 10 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Great Barrier Reef ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Great Barrier Reef when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Great Barrier Reef by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Great Barrier Reef, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,317 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,317 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,317 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,317 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

904 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,317 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

469 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,317 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.
How much is a return flight to Great Barrier Reef?
A return flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $239, however they can be found for as little as $72.
Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairns?
Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

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